The first US Postage Stamps were issued in New York City in 1842 for the US City Despatch Post. Operated Aug 16, 1842 – Nov 28, 1846. Scott Catalog 6LB1- 6LB7. Extensive research previously done by Larry Lyons and Scott Trepel. Original census of 6LB1 on cover by Larry Lyons published in The Penny Post, the official journal of the Carriers and Locals Society, affiliate 211 of the Am. Phil. Soc.
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| Scott Number | 6LB3 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 31, 1843 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Dr. J. W. Francis |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | 600205 |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Off Cover? | |
| Other Stamps | |
| Notes | 3c Black on light blue unsurfaced paper CDS Jan 31 (1843) 4 O'Clock Letter written in France and privately carried to NYC before entering the mails. Richard C. Frajola Net Sale #4 lot 199 (Middendorf) Net $4,750 notes this is the only known use of this stamp on a cover originating abroad. H R Harmer sale 1070 (Caspary Sale 8, 2nd Session) lot 318 PhilaMercury ID # 12189 PF 600205 IT IS A GENUINE USE WHICH TRAVELED FROM FRANCE TO N.Y. OUT OF THE MAILS AND ENTERED THE MAILS WITH U.S. CITY DESPATCH POST, JAN 31, 1843 AND MS. "1" DROP RATE. THE ADHESIVE PAID THE CARRIER SERVICE FOR DELIVERY. THE COVER WITH REPAIRED TEARS AND FILE FOLDS. John W. Francis was the resident physician at 5 City Hall (1843 Doggett’s) |
